This year marks a historical transition for our Alpine Borough as we experience passing the torch from one generation to the next. In January 2027, I, Faisel Hussein, intend to be sworn in as the next Mayor of Alpine, and will work judiciously to achieve our community’s desire for a new era of transparency, inclusiveness, and vision.
Historically, Alpine maintained significant natural landscapes (Alpine is one of the few towns to receive the prestigious Steering Tree City recognition) and was known for low taxes, safety, and nurturing a strong sense of community. However, today, we are experiencing significant change including destruction of trees, increased taxation, fewer municipal services, and serious questions related to ethics.
In the past decade, the Boro of Alpine has been taken to NJ Superior Court twice for allegations of racial discrimination and other related items (see Docket Nos. Ber-L-001790-17 and Ber-L-001868-24). These cases were brought forth by active-duty Alpine Police personnel.
Litigious activities with Alpine police combined with other actions by Boro leadership (e.g., not hiring a full-time detective on police staff) have adversely impacted safety and community.
In addition, large-scale real estate developments on Closter Dock Road could have been avoided and are not desirable for the next generation of Alpine residents.
Our desire is to spend our resources and tax dollars on improving safety and supporting local community as opposed to funding unnecessary legal expenses, settlement payments, and alienating residents.
The current administration benefits some while alienates others however, this can be resolved by new leadership and allowing in more diverse voices, perspectives and experience.
The current Mayor and his council remain a stark, unrepresented monolith: entirely white, almost exclusively male, with zero minority representation and zero diversity of perspective.
